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Babysitters in Old Fort, NC

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Patricia F.


Old Fort, NC

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

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I've always had a passion for caring for children. My experience as a babysitter for several families over the past year has solidified my desire to pursue a career as a childcare provider. I am a patient, calm, and creative individual who loves to engage with children in a fun and imaginative way. I am also very comfortable...
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Mallory V.


Old Fort, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have been working with children for over 20 years. I have worked in daycare and Head Start centers. I have also worked in child welfare and was an early intervention service coordinator. I am a very creative and hardworking person. I am also very organized and take...
Mallory can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Jessica P.


Black Mountain, NC

$36/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/babysitter Available

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience caring for children. I'm experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. I am currently CPR certified, had first aid training and I'm a certified nursing assistant. I am a mother of 1. I have babysat for friends and family through out the years. I helped out a lot with my little brother, who is...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica is kind and friendly, our daughter really enjoys when Jessica comes to take care of her. "

Elizabeth H.

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Madelyn G.


Black Mountain, NC

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Maddy And I Love Nature, Swimming, Music, And Reading!

Hello! My name is Madelyn! I am a junior at University. I am majoring in chemistry and minoring in math. I love working with children! I am a very kind, patient, and calm person to work with! I love walking children through life and aiding the family I am working with! I am here to make your life easier! I love opening the...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Nicole M.


Black Mountain, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am a 28-year-old former Montessori Preschool Educator with a long history of child care experience. I currently live in Black Mountain, North Carolina as a House Mentor for young adult women. I work with a local homeschool co-op as a part time Arts & Activities director. This fall I will be going back to college to pursue my...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Faithlyn B.


Black Mountain, NC

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Faithlyn And I've Worked With Kids My Whole Life!!

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, bubbly, flexible I like working with kids because they are fun and always say or do the silliest of things. I find it super fulfilling to have an impact on a kids life and help them develop healthy social skills I started working with kids when I was 12 when a mom from the church...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

I'm an early childhood educator with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I believe in fostering a safe and supportive environment where children can learn and thrive. I have one year of experience caring for children aged 1 to 11, and I'm comfortable caring for up...
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Melia K.


Black Mountain, NC

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

I Am Really Excited For This Next Journey In My Life And To Meet Some New Amazing Families!

My name is Melia. I am 18 years old! I have 3+ years experience working with children. That includes babysitting, nannying and interning in the preschool at my highschool. I graduated in 2023 from A. C Reynolds Highschool and I am now attending AB tech to eventually get my degree in nursing or early childhood education! I'd...
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Joan M.


Asheville, NC

$10-30/hr4 yrs exp

Teaching/tutoring, Housekeeping And Little Odds

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, I am Joan. I am 34 years old with a Master degree in education and I am also a certified license science teacher. Taking care of children is my passion. I am sincere, loyal, dependable and very responsible. The security and safety of your children will always be my priority. And of course, I will be patient,...
Joan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Joan was an outstanding young lady. She is the only one I interviewed that came prepared to work. She had her CPR card, her resume, and her creditably as well as her references when she interviewed. We were clear on the job and everything was discussed ahead of...

Tammie T.

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Tina K.


Marion, NC

$45/hr4 yrs exp

Baby Sitter, Nanny, I Love Babies I Have Raised 2 Kids And Have 2 Grand Children That Is My Life

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have raised 2 kids. my love for kids is so big. anyone knows me knows this. kids love me from the start if you don't believe in spoiling kids then I'm not your person to baby sit lol because my heart is full of love for kids.
Tina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Tina was a lifesaver. Going to Spruce Pine to help clean my parent's home with just a single day's notice."

Joseph B.

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Melani L.


Hendersonville, NC

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Overnight, Late Night, And Weekend Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I work full time Monday-Friday and am looking for a second part time job. I have worked with children for over 30 years. I am 44 years old and I have experience with children from ages newborn to teens. I also have experience with special needs as I volunteered in the ESE department of an elementary school previously. I was also...
Melani can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melani was the best babysitter ever. We were so sad when she moved away. :("

Erin S.

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Tara S.


Swannanoa, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate And Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have years of experience working with children in all types of environments, from substitute teaching to babysitting and more. I ran an after school program for 2 years in Chapel Hill. I'm caring, fun, and most important of all, I love kids. Also, while I adore babies, I prefer to not sit with children under 2 years...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tara is creative, smart, professional, reliable, and on time. My kids love her. She comes highly recommended from a mother of three!"

Pam G.

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Celeste P.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Celeste! I am a dedicated and experienced babysitter with 10 years of experience caring for children, starting with my own younger siblings. I have a proven track record of providing reliable and engaging care for various families in my community. Known for my patience, responsibility, and creativity, I ensure a safe and...
Celeste can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Celeste is great with my kiddos! We have two young boys, 3.5 and 18 months and both do great with her. Highly recommend her for babysitting!"

Deanna W.

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Maria E.


Asheville, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am passionate about caring for all kids of all ages especially toddlers and newborns. My experience in childcare goes 10 years back; I have worked with all types of ages from babysitting, to nannying and being a daycare teacher. In my time at daycare, I was with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Aside from this,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"One of the best nannies we've ever hired. Highly recommend!"

Eva X.

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Eva C.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter Looking For Part-Time Summer Job Before College

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for siblings from an early age; brother of 12, sister of 16, sister of 10, sister of 8. I babysat neighbors who had two daughters ages 4 and 6- played piano with them, made meals/snacks, played make-believe games with them, arts and crafts, read to them and helped them learn to read, homework help, before bed...
Eva can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Eva is a remarkable babysitter. She's fun, committed, and very detailed oriented. Eva had babysat our baby several times. Each time, she was able to give us a detailed report of the evening. Once when we came home, we found her walking back and forth singing French...

Jennifer C.

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Beth R.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Montessori Mama, Part Time Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a nurturing, patient, & adventurous caregiver with over 10 yrs experience working w/children! For the last 3 yrs I have worked as a nanny, helping families raise happy, healthy infants & toddlers. Before becoming a mother to my amazing toddler, I was a lead teacher for 4 yrs in a Montessori preschool. There I took...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Beth. She cared for our baby boy for four months, while he was 5-9 months old. While I was at work, I felt incredibly at ease knowing he was in her care. She is absolutely wonderful and has the most caring,...

Jennifer D.

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Lyric R.


Swannanoa, NC

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. I am comfortable enforcing household rules and promoting a structured environment while also allowing for flexibility and spontaneity. My approach to play is diverse, ranging from outdoor sports and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lyric has been excellent for us! We've used her for the last several years for babysitting, and helping with homeschooling! The kids love her the most because she's very interactive with them & likes to play! We've had other sitters in the past come and literally...

Hilary B.

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Julianna C.


Swannanoa, NC

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

Hi there! I'm a student in my last semester of undergrad looking to earn extra money before I graduate. I've worked in childcare at a church for around two years, caring for children ages 2-14. I've also worked as a summer camp counselor for three summers responsible for children ages 5-12. In both of these experiences I...
Julianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Julianna is very attentive to the needs of the young people in her care. She is organized and dependable and brings a cheerful attitude to every interaction. "

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Joanna C.


Marion, NC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied a few years, taught preschool for 3 years and then 3 years in the upper grades with administrative responsibilities. But now I've entered my favorite phase of life to date - mamahood. I've decided to stay home and raise my own littles hands on but would consider helping someone else from my home if it worked for...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Joanna is an amazing person. We miss her so much! She helped my family (two kiddos) for almost a year. We were lucky to have her! My kids absolutely loved her."

Lauren S.

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Theo M.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Pediatric Nurse Specializing In Newborn And Infant Care. 10+ Years As Nanny.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Theo. I'm a retired pediatric nurse with 10 years of experience specializing as a newborn and infant nanny. As I'm not yet a Grandma, I'm appropriately affectionate with lots of hugs, giggles and cuddles to share. Appropriate to your babies age we'll have fun with age appropriate playtime, tummy time, story...
Theo can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"A warm and loving care taker is the best way to describe Theo. She is also highly experienced, communicative and reliable. She cared for our baby regularly for several months. Your little one will be in good hands with Theo."

Ashley T.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Old Fort, NC

Jessica P.

5.0

Jessica is kind and friendly, our daughter really enjoys when Jessica comes to take care of her.

- Elizabeth H.

Joan M.

5.0

Joan was an outstanding young lady. She is the only one I interviewed that came prepared to work. She had her CPR card, her resume, and her creditably as well as her references when she interviewed. We were clear on the job and everything was discussed ahead of time. She is very respectable and...

- Tammie T.

Tina K.

5.0

Tina was a lifesaver. Going to Spruce Pine to help clean my parent's home with just a single day's notice.

- Joseph B.

Melani L.

5.0

Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare schedule of 5:30 am to 8 pm two days in a row, and Melani took care of it with no problem, including preparing meals for the kids and taking them to the park. I...

- Sarah M.

Tara S.

5.0

Tara is creative, smart, professional, reliable, and on time. My kids love her. She comes highly recommended from a mother of three!

- Pam G.

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